Fun In The Garden – Issue 30

A December message from Chris & the team

As we near the end of 2020, I’d like to say a massive thanks to our customers in what has been a tough year in many ways for all of us. And, if you’re not yet a customer, thanks for joining us!

We’re now thinking about Christmas and New Year, even though we know that it won’t be the same as normal due to the pandemic.

We really hope that you are able to enjoy the season. Despite all the changes this year has seen, there has been one constant comfort for us – being able to enjoy the natural world.

I’m raising a glass to all of you – to the people and gardens that keep us smiling.

Best wishes for a safe and happy festive season!

Chris & all the Bushy team

The bells of Christmas

As well as adding colour to a trellis, fence or wall, the bell-shaped flowers of the climbing plant Clematis cirrhosa – ‘Jingle Bells’ – (aka ‘Old Man’s Beard’) will create a fragrant winter floral display.

Star o’ Butser Hill

Butser Hill in the Queen Elizabeth Country Park, near Petersfield, provides glorious views for walkers by day but at night it offers star-studded skies. Designated as a Dark Sky Discovery Site it’s a great place to stargaze. Download an app to help you identify winter constellations. Ooh, I’m coming over all shepherds and 3 wise men! Details and best times to visit here.

Light up the season

Notcutts’ Garden Centres have some cheery Christmas decorations, including this 3-piece set of pre-lit, multicoloured pyramids. Perfect for both indoor and outdoor use, to get everyone in the festive mood. Take your pick here.

Deck the halls, naturally

If you’re wondering how your house is going to be festive-ready when you can’t get to the shops so much, tick off the decorations list by creating natural wreaths and garlands from your surroundings. Fir, pine cones, holly, ivy, rosehip and red berries will combine to make a handsome display.

Savour a winter picnic

The days may be chilly but there’s nothing like a bracing walk at a favourite spot with a stop for some hearty, warming soup. How about this recipe for chestnut, roasted butternut squash and Bramley apple soup from the Hairy Bikers?

Bushy Beverage

National Champagne Day is, of course, 31st December to help with the New Year celebrations. And, if ever we needed to welcome in the new year with a drink, this is it! Make it extra special by adding cherry for a Kirsch Royale – here’s a recipe from Delicious Magazine.

Until next time!

Looking ahead to 2021, we’ll be out and about with added gusto to make your gardens the perfect spaces you want them to be for rest, relaxation – or whatever you have in mind! In the meantime, may your days be merry and bright – and do contact us if we can help.

2023-09-05T14:44:01+00:00

Stan Mayne

14:18 21 May 21

With an empty patch of back garden grass, we were told time and time again how lucky we were to have a blank canvas. We just felt like we didn’t know where to begin, or even what we wanted. After a long period of indecision we enlisted the help of the Bushy Boys. What a great choice it turned out to be.From the word “go” they were unfailingly helpful, respectful, accommodating and were clearly experienced professionals. The degree of attention to detail and their willingness and eagerness to decipher our rambling descriptions of our desired elements of the garden was quite remarkable.Every single one of them worked tirelessly through some of the worst weather; snow, wind, ice and rain, ensuring everything was safe, clean and tidy at the end of the day. Each morning they arrived on time, usually early in fact, smartly turned out and ready to start work. No loud music, no swearing, no long cigarette breaks and certainly no beer bellies or builders bums. They came to here work, they were reliable, and they always put in a full day.They were not boastful or big talkers, and it immediately became evident that the standard of their work, their enthusiasm and their passion was the driving force behind their commitment. Their clear communication and regular updates were completely reassuring. I never felt as if I didn’t know what was going on, and they were always happy to discuss and suggest ideas. I had complete confidence in their capabilities.I began to notice very subtle, yet unannounced, levels of excellence in their work which were far beyond my expectations, the lining up of stepping stones with stones in the patio, pleasing sight lines blending in with the house, the perfect lines of the hand built pergola, the happily going above and beyond because it pleased them to be perfect. Not to mention the imaginative and elegant planting. Well, these guys have planted Gold Medal winning Chelsea gardens……why was I so surprised and delighted!?For these reasons, along with countless others, you won’t be surprised to hear that our garden now looks and feels that it is greater than the sum of the parts! We could not be happier.I would suggest that you don’t waste time and money with less capable and less committed companies. Engage Bushy Business, if they can squeeze you in! You will not be disappointed, even if you are slightly put off by their name….. Bushy Business is actually NOT a waxing salon, the Bushy Boys are the ones to get the job done the way you want it. Thank you guys, we love our garden!read more

Mark Hammersley

12:29 24 Mar 21

David and the team did a great job on pruning a large expanse of Wisteria and four apple trees. They were very professional, knowledgable, gave great advice and cleared up perfectly.read more

Alan Grant

11:28 07 Jun 20

The new decking is extremely well made. The finish is excellent and the workmanship and attention to detail is greatly appreciated. A high quality company.read more

Ben Hawkins

15:28 05 Jun 20

A fantastic service delivered by a great bunch of people. Really happy and will certainly be using again. Very highly recommended.read more

Carol Pope

15:52 13 May 20

I am amazed at how incredibly helpful Natalie, Chris and Jo have been over the past few days, when I had been in crisis over supplies for my garden. The team at Bushy Business has bent over backwards to accommodate my needs and delivery times and the patience and good humour Natalie has shown me, during my frequent ‘phone calls, has been extraordinary, to say the least. I cannot speak more highly of this company and the support afforded to me. My heartfelt thanks to you all.read more

Keith Noble

13:23 15 Aug 19

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Fun In The Garden – Issue 30